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I have been a SHE advisor for 7+ years, I am currently completing the Level 5 Dip in Occupational Health and Safety, which I plan to have completed by May/June. After I have completed we are looking at taking a 3 month career break to go travelling.

On our return we will be looking to move to Devon or south Wales to be closer to family so would be looking at a new role.

I would like some advice as to if the 3 month career break between roles would be beneificial or would be a negative impact on my working career.

It depends entirely on the employer. Some like “plodders” who find a role and stick with it slowly progressing up the ladder. They like the steady type. Others like people who have moved about a bit have variety in their CV , changed job direction a couple of times to broaden their horizons who would see a gap 3 months as a positive and probably ask why only three months why not 3 years.

How do you tell which employer is which: if I knew that I’d be in my prefect job!

When I was 29 and been doing Safety for about 8-9 years I did very much the same. Quit my Job, sold my flat and took a year off travelling. Had no problems getting a job on my return and stated the break on my CV.

Its actually quite common these days and acceptable, as long as you can explain a gap on your CV its not seen as an issue.

These days adult gap years and sabbaticals are more accepted and in some cases encouraged to give you more varied life experiences. Have a great time, learn loads and come back ready to jump back into work mode with a venegance.

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